Should the big companies be able to sue artists for selling drawings of their characters? Should artists be able to reproduce iconic art and sell that? Should we all be giving creators royalty checks if we’re making a profit on things that they created? Should we be talking about copyright as it relates to comics? We should, and we are! This week, we get real serious about art and stuff. Strap in, folks!

What makes a good redesign? More importantly, what makes a bad redesign? This week we’re discussing redesigns, at length! Should super hero costumes be realistic, or gritty, or should everything just stay static and iconic forever? Panels? Do we need panels and lines? Or maybe pouches? Metal bands all over the place? Leather jackets over a super hero costume? (Yes to that last one, always to that last one.)

Okay, let’s get this year started for real! This week, we’re talking all about super villains, and what they would be like in a world of no flights and no tights, or failing that, our world. Who would be rich? Who would be poor? Who would be crazy? Who would have some serious drug problems that they should seek counselling for? Let’s find out… together.